Description
Grinch Popcorn is a festive and fun holiday snack featuring crispy popcorn coated in bright green white chocolate, accented with red candies and optional heart-shaped sprinkles for a colorful, crunchy treat perfect for parties, movie nights, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
- 12 ounces white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening
- Green gel food coloring (a few drops)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red M&M’s or red candy-coated chocolates
- 1/4 cup heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Place the 8 cups of plain popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, ensuring there are no unpopped kernels.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 12 ounces of white chocolate or vanilla candy melts with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Color and Flavor: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a few drops of green gel food coloring. Mix until the chocolate reaches a bright, festive “Grinch green” color.
- Coat the Popcorn: Pour the melted green chocolate over the popcorn. Gently stir to evenly coat all the popcorn without crushing it.
- Spread and Decorate: Spread the coated popcorn mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle with 1/2 cup red M&M’s, 1/4 cup heart-shaped sprinkles if using, and a light pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavor.
- Set and Serve: Allow the popcorn to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Once set, break it into clusters and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added crunch and texture, mix in pretzels or rice cereal before coating with the chocolate.
- Store Grinch Popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- This festive snack is perfect for holiday parties, cozy movie nights, or as a charming edible gift.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
